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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,416.92, 52,995.58 and 25,666.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,416.92, 52,995.58 and 25,666.02 is: 35,405.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,416.92 : 52,995.58 = 25,666.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,416.92/52,995.58 = 25,666.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,416.92x = 52,995.58 × 25,666.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,416.92x = 1,360,185,487.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,185,487.86/38,416.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,405.90

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